Marc Eric Selden

Marc Eric Selden

also known as Marc Selden

4.7
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 32 years

Estate planning Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Tax

MetLife Building, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY

About Marc

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 60%

Wills, Trusts, Estate Tax Planning and Asset Protection Planning.

26 years

60%
Business 20%

The formation of business entities for families and other groups of individuals with an exphasis on asset protection, business succession and tax planning.

32 years

20%
Tax 20%

Tax attorneys concentrate in understanding the interplay of different tax laws and regulations, and in planning strategies to minimize people's tax liabilities.

26 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1994

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Greenberg Taurig

MetLife Building, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10166

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Marc Eric Selden's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2011 | Corporate & Incorporation

Call Back was Fast; but I'm Not Happy with the Response

Mr. Selden responds was fast and he even responded on the weekend. This was a plus. However, after waiting all weekend to speak to him on a Monday about creating a trust agreement, he only told me to set up an appointment where he would charge me $500 for a consultation. Over the phone he suggest...ed that I create an LLP and transfer the real property into the LLP before transferring it into the trust. This is after he was informed that the real property was valued under $5 Million and the Federal government gave a $5 Million gift exemption and NY had NO Gift tax. Thus, the property could be transferred directly into the trust without any tax liability. I found him a little combative and defensive.

Marc Selden

Replied last April 22, 2011

I was disheartened to learn that the poster was dissatisfied with our 5 minute telephone call. I told the poster that I would need to be retained in order to give legal advice. There was no attorney/client relationship established. There are many estate and gift tax and non-tax reasons to suggest LLPs or LLCs for a $5 million estate, as the poster would have learned during a consultation. I object to the negative review in that we did not have an attorney-client relationship, we only spoke for 5 minutes and this review is not fair - I DID NOT HANDLE HIS TRUSTS MATTER. His assertion that I handled his Trusts matter is false.

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Marc Eric Selden's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Matsen

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I highly recommend Marc as an outstanding sophisticated Estate Planning and Asset Protection Attorney. I have worked with him on a number of occasions and found him extremely knowledgeable, bright and client conscious. What I like about Marc is that he has New York street smarts combined with a sound client approach and expert legal counsel. I highly recommend Marc and am honored to work with him on Estate Planning and Asset Protection matters."

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Stephen Mancini

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have know Marc for several years now through our relationship in the Southern California Institute (SCI) and the Laureate Program - professionals working collaboratively on holistic plans for affluent families - where Marc is a resident faculty member. Marc works the entire spectrum helping famililies and businesses in Estate, Business and related Planning. He is experienced, very bright, and brings the important quality of caring for his client families. Marc is our is our guy in New York."

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Jimmie Joe

Estate planning lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I met Marc through the Laureate Program, a wealth planning collaborative of distinguished professionals whose focus is on serving affluent clients. Marc is a highly skilled and knowledgeable estate planning lawyer trained in cutting edge sophisticated planning techniques to protect and preserve wealth. I highly recommend him."

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Marty Burbank

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marc is one of those lawyers that loves to teach. If you are a lawyer, you are lucky to be in a room with him because you are bound to walk out of that room smarter than when you walked in. Mark is a great lawyer but what makes him really sparkel is the way he works so closely with other advisors. Who is the winner--his client."

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Mark Roseman

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent reputation. I refer clients to him."

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Christine Weiner

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my pleasure to give Marc Selden the highest endorsement. Marc has been a colleague in the Southern California Institute and Laureate Program for at least three years. It has been my pleasure to see Marc teach extremely complex tax subjects to large groups of professionals. Marc was well versed in the subject matter and handled the subject matter in a very competent manner. In addition to his professionalism, Marc is a patient collaborator as well as kind friend. Marc's professionalism and warmth make him an excellent lawyer. I give Marc the highest recommendation."

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Janet Brewer

Estate planning lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Marc is an exceptional lawyer. He is extreme ly knowledgeable and willing to share his expertise freely. He helped me tremendously in a complex matter and did so competently, graciously, and quickly. His clients are fortunate to have his expert assistance."

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Alexandra Gadzo

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Marc Selden's work without reservations. Marc is extremely knowledgeable about estate planning and extremely personable. Marc responds quickly to any request and is a great team player. Marc is an excellent attorney and I recommend him without any reservations."

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Richard Abbondanza

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I had the pleasure of co-presenting a session with Mark on estate planning for high net worth families and individuals in San Diego earlier this year. We are both graduates of The Laureate Program sponsored by The Southern California Institute. I have known Mark for a number of years and would strongly recommend him to a family looking to work collaborately with a professional to achive their estate planning goals."

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Rodney Hatley

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It has been my privilege to work with, and learn from, Attorney Marc Selden over the course of the past few years. I met Marc through the Laureate in Wealth Strategies program sponsored by the Southern California Institute (http://www.scinstitute.org). Marc impressed me with his knowledge of the law and his facility at analyzing myriad facts and distilling them down to an understandable essence. Just as important, Marc is a genuinely nice person who enjoys interacting with people and understanding who they are and what's important to them. He brings this perspective to his estate planning, which is invaluable in my opinion and experience. Marc is also a fine public speaker and is able to articulate his thoughts so that there's not doubt what his position is on a given matter Marc is a fine man and lawyer and I am proud to count him as a professional colleague and friend."

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Diedre Braverman

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Marc is a professional with a warm approachable demeanor. I have seen him speak to groups of premier attorneys on highly technical topics with confidence and accuracy; he is competent to address the most complex planning issues. I think clients will appreciate that he is not only technically superior to most attorneys they might find but also down-to-earth and realistic about the family dynamics that are as important, if not more important, than the legal and tax issues."

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Steven Stone

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Marc is a first-rate estate planning attorney. He cares about his clients and is creative in designing and implementing etate plans designed for each clients' needs. I highly recommend Marc for any estate and trust matter."

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William Dellicato

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Over the course of many years I have worked on numerous matters with Marc as well as having referred a number of clients to him. He is unparalleled in the area of sophisticated Estate Planning. His depth of knowledge and interpersonal skills make him my go to person whenever I have issues in the Estate Planning field."

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Gary Garland

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Marc for several years - he is meticulously concerned about his client's interests, is quite knowledgable, we have worked on matters together, we have taught seminars together, and I routinely call for his opinions, suggestions, or plain advice - we won't even get into how he's a swell dresser. Marc is well suited to handle large complex estates, and though not his norm, I know he will also handle more modest estates when there is a nice family involved. I would trust him with my own estate."

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Danniel Wexler

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had the honor and pleasure of knowing Marc both personally and professionally for close to a decade. Marc is the rare attorney that is well versed in the more complex areas of the law and yet he is capable of insuring that his client understand all that he is doing for them. Marc's clients have a professional that is caring, responsive and someone that strives to assist them with accomplishing their hopes, dreams and dreams for themselves and their loved ones. I am lucky to call Marc a colleague and a friend. I will continue to refer to him without and reservations or hesitation."

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Brian Eagle

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Marc since 2002 and have been working with Marc on a regular basis since 2004. Marc and I have collaborated together to provide for a number of high net worth client families. He is a dedicated attorney who continually delivers best of class legal services to his clients. He is an expert at taking the complex and making it simple. I highly recommend Marc and his firm."

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Frank Massaro

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am an immigration who has been practicing for over 25 years. I have known Marc for over 10 years. I see him work with his clients daily since we are in the same suite. He treats his clients professionally and fosters a close relationship with them. I highly recommend him for estate planning matters. Anyone who refers matters to him should feel assured that clients are treated with respect and that their matter will be given close attention."

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David Hiersekorn

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Marc for several years through the Laureate in Wealth Strategies Program offered by the Southern California Institute. Marc is a fantastically gifted attorney and a brilliant individual with a great sense of humor and endless energy. I have had an opportunity to see Marc in action - analyzing complex estate planning issues, designing solutions and presenting them to clients. It is clear that he has a heart for his clients and a head for the complicated tax work they need. I would not hesitate to recommend Marc."

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Sidney Eagle

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Marc Selden. I have known Marc since 2002 and have been working with Marc on a regular basis since 2004. Marc and I have worked together on many estate and business plans. Marc is technically superior in the estate planning and asset protections strategies and takes great lengths to continually educate himself by attending local and national estate planning conferences. Marc takes a counseling approach to planning and strives for strong relationships with his clients and their advisors. Marc teaches nationally for the Southern California Institute, an organization of attorneys, CPA's and financial and Insurance professionals how to work collaboratively on high net worth estate and business plans. Marc additionally teaches various high net worth estate, asset protection and business succession planning strategies. Marc is a compassionate and caring person who is devoted to achieving his clients goals. He is a devoted father and good friend."

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Eden Brown

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to collaborate with Marc both through our membership in WealthCounsel (a national association of estate planning attorneys) as well as through our studies together at the Southern California Institute's Laureate in Advanced Wealth Strategies certification program. Marc is technically brilliant, has a warm heart, and is passionate about helping his clients create, promote and protect their legacy. He has the highest integrity and work ethic, and is also a caring and devoted father and loyal friend."

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David Hiersekorn

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Awarded "Superb" lawyer rating 10/10, AVVO

2014

Awarded "Superb" lawyer rating 10/10, AVVO

2013

Awarded "Superb" lawyer rating 10/10, AVVO

2012

Awarded "Superb" lawyer rating 10/10, AVVO

2012

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2011

Awarded "Superb" Lawyer Rating 10/10, AVVO

2010

Awarded "Superb" Lawyer Rating - 10/10, AVVO

2009

Awarded "Superb" Lawyer Rating - 10/10, AVVO

2008

Laureate in Advanced Wealth Strategies, Laureate Center for Wealth Advisors

2008

Selected to Wealth Counsel Speakers Bureau, Wealth Counsel, LLC

2007

Laureate in Wealth Strategies, The Laureate Center for Wealth Advisors

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig

2018 - 2019

Member, Cozen O'Connor

2017 - 2018

Partner, Wilk Auslander, LLP

2015 - 2016

Counsel, Wilk Auslander, LLP

2001 - 2015

Principal, Selden Law Group, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

International Fiscal Association

Member

2009 - Present

Laureate Center for Wealth Advisors

Resident Faculty

2009 - Present

WealthCounsel - NY-NJ Metro Forum

President - Founding

2009 - Present

Laureate Center for Wealth Advisors

Member - Laureate Circle

2008 - Present

National Business Institute

Adjunct Faculty

2004 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

1994 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Section

Member

Education

2015

Boston University School of Law

LL.M - Masters of Laws

2008

Laureate Center for Wealth Advisors

Laureate in Advanced Wealth Strategies

2007

Laureate Center for Wealth Advisors

Laureate in Wealth Strategies

1993

Syracuse University College of Law

Juris Doctor

1990

State University of Albany

BA, cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2015

Introduction to Estate Planning - New York State Bar Association, New York, NY

Life Insurance Trusts and Retirement Planning

2013

Wealthcounsel NY/NJ State Forum Meeting - November 15, 2013 The Impact of ATRA on Marital Deduction Planning

2013

WealthCounsel Member Benefits Webinar The Impact of ATRA on Marital Deduction Planning

2012

The Laureate Program, San Diego, CA - August 10, 2012 Advanced Estate Planning

2012

National Business Institute Top Ten Estate Planning Techniques

2012

2012

Dunham & Associates

A Post-Election Results Symposium - Keynote Speaker - NY, NY

2011

WealthCounsel's NY/NJ Forum - December 9, 2011 New York's New Decanting Statute

2011

WealthCounsel 2011 Planning for the Generations Symposium, July 21, 2011 Making Friends with Life Insurance Professionals - top life insurance strategies

2011

NBI - Estate Planning Basics - May 16, 2011 - White Plains, NY Basic Taxes You Need To Be Aware Of

2011

NBI - Essential Asset Protection Techniques and Strategies - December 5, 2011 - Long Island, NY Asset Protection Planning

2011

2011 Laureate Gathering - February 25, 2011 Beneficiary Defective Inheritor's Trust

2010

WealthCounsel 2010 Planning for the Generations Symposium, August 12, 2010 The Irrevocable Beneficiary Owned Trust

2010

The Gathering - February 25, 2010 - Southern California Institute and AWSI Asset Protection Planning: The Techniques, The Implementation, The Marketing

2010

National Business Institute - October 18, 2010 - Long Island, NY An Attorney's Guide to Asset Protection - Safegarding Your Assets from Would-Be Creditors

2010

National Business Institute - Drafting Wills & Trusts - May 6, 2010 Drafting Wills & Trusts

2010

Laureate in Wealth Strategies Program - November 4-6, 2010 High Net Worth Estate Planning

2010

Laureate in Wealth Strategies - November 2010 Beneficiary Defective Inheritor's Trust

2009

The Laureate in Wealth Strategies Program - November 5-7, 2009 High Net Worth Estate and Business Planning

2009

The Laureate in Wealth Strategies Program - August 2009 High Net Worth Estate Planning - Presenting the Preliminary Plan

2009

The Gathering - Southern California Institute and AWSI The Laureate Hour - The Initial Visit - A Process for High Net Worth Clients

2009

National Business Institute Top Ten Estate Planning Techniques

2009

Alliance Bernstein Conference

What Every Advisor Needs To Know About Asset Protecton Planning

Publications

2010

2009

2008

WeathCounsel - Estate Planning Strategies - Collective Wisdom Proven Techniques Captive Insurance Companies

2008

Languages

English

Activity

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